How Will R Be Affected by Decreasing the Range of Values

question 39

Multiple Choice

How will r be affected by decreasing the range of values of variable X?

• A)The value of r will increase.
• B)The value of r will decrease.
• C)The value of r will either increase or decrease depending on the value of the cross products.
• D)The value of r will be unaffected.

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